TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Attorney General Pam Bondi released the following statement on the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association's policy pertaining to the release of information in criminal discoverydemands for materials received regarding the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program under Chapter 893.055,Florida Statutes.

"I applaud our state attorneys for taking this common sense step to prevent criminal defense attorneys from compromising the confidentiality of Floridians' prescription records. The PDMP will help us save lives, and it's important that Floridians understand that the law enforcement community respects the laws that protect their privacy."